Button activated system for vehicle power boost

摘要

A power boost system 1 for a vehicle is disclosed that includes an operator interface 2 having a system activation button 3, a vehicle system controller 10 connected to the operator interface 2 and at least one of an engine system controller 12, a battery system controller 14 and an accessory system controller 16 connected to the vehicle system controller 10. Operation of the activation button 3 causes the vehicle system controller 10 to suppress the operation of one or more engine or vehicle accessories so as to provide a temporary power boost to the vehicle. This may be of use when towing a trailer and for use in a hybrid vehicle.